The M&A market grew by 8% in volume in the first quarter, but fell by 30% in value. The Regina Maria sale brings much better prospects for the full year

The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 57 transactions in the first quarter of this year, up 8% compared to the same period last year, but in value it decreased by 30%, to 968 million euros, according to data analyzed by PwC Romania. This value does not take into account the mega-deal through which Mid Europa Partners sold the healthcare provider Regina Maria to Mehilainen Group, a company in the CVC Capital Partners and Hellman & Friedman portfolio and which was announced on April 1, 2025.

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